Rancheria Falls/Hetch Hetchy (weekday backpack)

Let's explore Rancheria Falls/Hetch Hetchy!
(Note: the trip used to be for Emigrant Wilderness but I changed it)

This is a 3 days / 2 night backpack in Yosemite which offers incredible scenery / waterfalls.

Cost: Shared gas for carpool, shared permits (~$45 total).
Bring your own food.

Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 (Th, May 7):
Drive to Yosemite leaving around 8am. Get permit.
Hike: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir → Rancheria Falls
~12–13 miles, +2,000 ft
Highlights: Wapama Falls, Tueeulala Falls

Day 2:
Rancheria Falls → Lake Vernon
~7–9 miles, +1,500 ft
Optional: Tiltill Valley detour
Day 3:
Lake Vernon → Hetch Hetchy
~8–10 miles, mostly downhill
Total: ~22–26 miles

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hetch-hetchy-loop--2

About you:
* You must have backpacked before and be ready for the physical requirements (hiking ~10 miles per day with a pack)
* You must be self-sufficient with your own food, sleeping setup, etc.
* Please be responsive as the trip is coming up soon and we'll need to be in touch.
* After your RSVP, please send me a message on Meetup with your phone number so we can have a quick chat before the trip.
Excited to explore together!
-Setu cell: nine four nine 202 64 60